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72-Hour Emergency Kit Checklist
Everything your household needs to be self-sufficient for three days. Organized by category: water, food, shelter, communication, documents, and first aid.
- Water and filtration
- No-cook food options
- Emergency lighting and power
- First aid essentials
- Important documents
Family Emergency Plan Worksheet
A fillable worksheet to build your household communication plan — meeting points, out-of-area contacts, school and work protocols, and special needs planning.
- Two meeting location options
- Emergency contact card
- School/work pickup plan
- Pet and special needs planning
Power Outage Checklist
Before, during, and after steps for short and extended power outages. Covers food safety, heating, cooling, and what to do if the outage extends past 24 hours.
- Advance prep items
- Food safety timeline
- Heating and cooling options
- Generator safety reminders
Evacuation Checklist
What to do in the first 10 minutes of an evacuation order, what to grab, what to leave, and how to plan your route in advance.
- Immediate action steps
- What to take vs. leave
- Pre-planned route options
- Pet and livestock guidance
Home Readiness Audit
A room-by-room audit checklist to identify gaps in your home preparedness. Practical, not overwhelming — designed to give you a clear picture of where you stand.
- Kitchen and food storage
- Water and sanitation
- Power and lighting
- Documents and communication
First Aid Kit Checklist
What to include in a practical household first aid kit — organized by injury type and differentiated between home kit and go-bag kit.
- Wound care essentials
- Medications and doses
- Tools and reference cards
- Prescription planning notes
Water Storage Checklist
How much water to store, what containers to use, purification methods, and how to keep stored water fresh over time.
- Per-person storage targets
- Container options
- Purification methods
- Rotation and maintenance
Vehicle Emergency Kit Checklist
What to keep in your car for roadside emergencies and unexpected situations away from home — different priorities than a home kit.
- Roadside safety gear
- Seasonal additions
- Food, water, and warmth
- Car-specific first aid
Emergency Documents Checklist
The documents to copy and store in your emergency kit — what to include, how to organize them, and how to keep them safe.
- Identity and legal documents
- Insurance and financial records
- Medical information
- Physical vs. digital storage
Pet Emergency Checklist
Supplies, documentation, shelter planning, and evacuation with pets — so your animals are covered by the same plan you are.
- Food, water, and medication
- Carriers and restraints
- Vet records and ID
- Pet-friendly shelter planning
Winter Storm & Power Outage Checklist
What to prepare before a winter storm, what to do during, and cold-weather safety essentials for extended outages.
- Pre-storm preparation
- Safe heating options
- Pipe and home protection
- Carbon monoxide safety
Shelter in Place Checklist
What to do when ordered to shelter in place — preparation steps, sealing a room, and what to have on hand before it's needed.
- Immediate response steps
- Room selection and sealing
- Supplies to stage in advance
- Staying informed safely